Cost of Living Comparison Between China and South Korea 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in South Korea are 85.63% higher than in China (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in South Korea are 73.79% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in South Korea are 39.93% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in South Korea are 61.15% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in South Korea are 108.46% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in South Korea is 34.60% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 ¥ (3,491.07 ₩) |
42.97 ¥ (7,500.00 ₩) |
+114.83 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
150.00 ¥ (26,183.03 ₩) |
257.80 ¥ (45,000.00 ₩) |
+71.87 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (6,109.37 ₩) |
37.24 ¥ (6,500.00 ₩) |
+6.39 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (1,221.87 ₩) |
22.92 ¥ (4,000.00 ₩) |
+227.37 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.00 ¥ (3,141.96 ₩) |
34.37 ¥ (6,000.00 ₩) |
+90.96 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
25.85 ¥ (4,512.31 ₩) |
26.02 ¥ (4,541.82 ₩) |
+0.65 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 ¥ (569.01 ₩) |
9.60 ¥ (1,675.68 ₩) |
+194.49 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.10 ¥ (365.71 ₩) |
4.97 ¥ (867.31 ₩) |
+137.16 % |
Markets | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
50.21 ¥ (8,764.53 ₩) |
52.90 ¥ (9,233.65 ₩) |
+5.35 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.07 ¥ (1,757.75 ₩) |
15.52 ¥ (2,709.23 ₩) |
+54.13 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.06 ¥ (534.44 ₩) |
11.58 ¥ (2,021.69 ₩) |
+278.28 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.62 ¥ (2,203.27 ₩) |
18.49 ¥ (3,227.55 ₩) |
+46.49 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
41.09 ¥ (7,172.10 ₩) |
45.14 ¥ (7,878.63 ₩) |
+9.85 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.50 ¥ (2,182.05 ₩) |
28.08 ¥ (4,900.94 ₩) |
+124.60 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
36.69 ¥ (6,403.63 ₩) |
83.74 ¥ (14,617.36 ₩) |
+128.27 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.73 ¥ (999.58 ₩) |
21.43 ¥ (3,740.56 ₩) |
+274.21 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.98 ¥ (694.41 ₩) |
10.72 ¥ (1,871.90 ₩) |
+169.57 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.39 ¥ (940.22 ₩) |
14.80 ¥ (2,582.54 ₩) |
+174.67 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.70 ¥ (645.67 ₩) |
16.96 ¥ (2,961.05 ₩) |
+358.60 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.56 ¥ (447.44 ₩) |
10.42 ¥ (1,819.18 ₩) |
+306.57 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.81 ¥ (489.91 ₩) |
7.93 ¥ (1,383.67 ₩) |
+182.44 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.25 ¥ (741.88 ₩) |
14.26 ¥ (2,488.93 ₩) |
+235.49 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.34 ¥ (758.34 ₩) |
7.57 ¥ (1,320.91 ₩) |
+74.18 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
78.50 ¥ (13,702.45 ₩) |
95.95 ¥ (16,748.25 ₩) |
+22.23 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.45 ¥ (951.57 ₩) |
14.82 ¥ (2,586.49 ₩) |
+171.81 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
13.39 ¥ (2,337.29 ₩) |
17.91 ¥ (3,126.19 ₩) |
+33.75 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.00 ¥ (3,491.07 ₩) |
25.78 ¥ (4,500.00 ₩) |
+28.90 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 ¥ (349.11 ₩) |
7.16 ¥ (1,250.00 ₩) |
+258.06 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 ¥ (20,946.42 ₩) |
315.09 ¥ (55,000.00 ₩) |
+162.57 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (1,745.54 ₩) |
20.05 ¥ (3,500.00 ₩) |
+100.51 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.94 ¥ (688.25 ₩) |
7.38 ¥ (1,287.48 ₩) |
+87.07 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
37.50 ¥ (6,545.76 ₩) |
68.75 ¥ (12,000.00 ₩) |
+83.32 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
26.57 ¥ (4,637.23 ₩) |
32.80 ¥ (5,725.87 ₩) |
+23.48 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (24,437,490.12 ₩) |
183,324.88 ¥ (32,000,000.00 ₩) |
+30.95 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
131,732.79 ¥ (22,994,418.81 ₩) |
166,103.21 ¥ (28,993,896.50 ₩) |
+26.09 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
372.03 ¥ (64,939.71 ₩) |
1,017.91 ¥ (177,679.06 ₩) |
+173.61 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.18 ¥ (31.70 ₩) |
0.90 ¥ (156.47 ₩) |
+393.56 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
94.11 ¥ (16,428.02 ₩) |
158.77 ¥ (27,713.74 ₩) |
+68.70 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
249.65 ¥ (43,578.05 ₩) |
353.34 ¥ (61,677.08 ₩) |
+41.53 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
81.04 ¥ (14,145.53 ₩) |
129.50 ¥ (22,604.17 ₩) |
+59.80 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (7,854.91 ₩) |
63.02 ¥ (11,000.00 ₩) |
+40.04 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,269.63 ¥ (570,726.11 ₩) |
2,664.59 ¥ (465,113.96 ₩) |
-18.50 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
119,605.23 ¥ (20,877,510.97 ₩) |
144,057.78 ¥ (25,145,790.44 ₩) |
+20.44 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
422.26 ¥ (73,706.27 ₩) |
403.89 ¥ (70,500.41 ₩) |
-4.35 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
241.29 ¥ (42,118.34 ₩) |
280.57 ¥ (48,974.13 ₩) |
+16.28 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
587.29 ¥ (102,512.88 ₩) |
551.08 ¥ (96,193.73 ₩) |
-6.16 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
610.42 ¥ (106,551.49 ₩) |
820.31 ¥ (143,187.37 ₩) |
+34.38 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,223.42 ¥ (562,658.55 ₩) |
3,868.45 ¥ (675,251.88 ₩) |
+20.01 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,923.80 ¥ (335,806.22 ₩) |
2,690.85 ¥ (469,697.88 ₩) |
+39.87 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,067.67 ¥ (1,233,686.38 ₩) |
9,997.30 ¥ (1,745,064.26 ₩) |
+41.45 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,956.31 ¥ (690,587.21 ₩) |
6,063.90 ¥ (1,058,474.58 ₩) |
+53.27 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,738.99 ¥ (827,207.28 ₩) |
9,686.60 ¥ (1,690,830.22 ₩) |
+104.40 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,370.41 ¥ (413,763.78 ₩) |
5,067.59 ¥ (884,565.83 ₩) |
+113.79 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
South Korea Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,664.46 ¥ (1,163,304.61 ₩) |
15,589.65 ¥ (2,721,227.30 ₩) |
+133.92 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.12 | 3.32 | -35.19 % |
| Last update: | June 2021 | June 2021 | |
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